Posted on: Hancock County, WV Query And Surname Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/WV/Hancock/442 Surname: HOUSEHOLDER, CURTIS, CRAVEN, SHYRTZ, CLENDENNING, GRIMM ------------------------- Looking for the brother of my Ggrandfather Harry Householder. Clyde, who lived in Chester (Hancock Co), was the last living full sibling of Harry. My mother and Harry's wife Blanche visited him in the mid 1960s. They had a sister named Myrtle Shyrtz who lived in St Louis MO. Their father was Charles Curtis who died 23/24 June 1927 in Empire OH. Charles is buried in Toronto Union Cemetary, Jefferson Co. OH. His obit lists as survivors: Widow (no name); Sons: John of Akron (OH), Frank of Alliance (OH), Clyde of Chester (WV), Harry of Columbus (OH), Ben of Empire (OH); Daughter: Mrs Myrtle Shyrtz of St Louis (MO); Stepsons: Mart (Mark?) Grimm of Irondale (OH?), Paul of Empire (OH); Sister: Mrs George Craven of East Liverpool (OH). Clyde, Mrtle and Harry are children by Charles' first marriage. Their mother died when Harry was born or very young. Harry was raised by relatives and also went by the name Clendenning. This family moved to Richland Co WI where Harry married Blanche Klingaman. Harry and Blanche also lived in Savanna, Carroll Co, IL. I have pictures of Harry, Myrtle and Charles. Is HOUSEHOLDER the original surname? Or CURTIS? Please help. Will exchnge info. Thanks!